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#Syria: serious situation unfolding tonight in the town of Azaz (N. #Aleppo) amid conflicting reports about what triggered the clashes. Large Security reinforcements were called in.

#Syria: serious situation unfolding tonight in the town of Azaz (N. #Aleppo) amid conflicting reports about what triggered the clashes. Large Security reinforcements were called in.

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Pro-Assad singer persona non grata in #Syria. Residents of Yabrud tore down posters advertising a concert by Lebanese singer Mohamed Iskander, who previously praised Assad and even dedicated a song to him: The concert is scheduled for 14th August in Wadi Nasara, a Christian area in W. #Homs.

Pro-Assad singer persona non grata in #Syria. Residents of Yabrud tore down posters advertising a concert by Lebanese singer Mohamed Iskander, who previously praised Assad and even dedicated a song to him: The concert is scheduled for 14th August in Wadi Nasara, a Christian area in W. #Homs.

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#Syria: at least 3 people were wounded during clashes between 2 families in Myassar district (#Aleppo). Security operation to arrest those involved is underway. This is the latest episode highlighting the scourge of weapons proliferation.

#Syria: at least 3 people were wounded during clashes between 2 families in Myassar district (#Aleppo). Security operation to arrest those involved is underway. This is the latest episode highlighting the scourge of weapons proliferation.

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A new terror attack just struck #Damascus. It comes in the middle of Marco's visit and just 5 days after the previous terror attack. The area around the Ministry of Tourism was targeted, leaving several people dead and wounded. This is a major Intelligence failure.

A new terror attack just struck #Damascus. It comes in the middle of Marco's visit and just 5 days after the previous terror attack. The area around the Ministry of Tourism was targeted, leaving several people dead and wounded. This is a major Intelligence failure.

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#Syria: #Latakia has welcomed its first Turkish naval presence in 15 years, with the arrival of the frigate TCG Istanbul. The commander of the Turkish Navy was also in attendance.

#Syria: #Latakia has welcomed its first Turkish naval presence in 15 years, with the arrival of the frigate TCG Istanbul. The commander of the Turkish Navy was also in attendance.

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#Syria: this footage shows the US patrol made up of at least 5 vehicles, shortly before it came under attack today in the town of #Palmyra (central desert). This is an area the US visited for the very first time during a reconnaissance mission amid ongoing operations against #ISIS. According to local reports, 2 Government fighters were wounded, along with up to 4 US soldiers. The US has not yet commented on the incident.

#Syria: this footage shows the US patrol made up of at least 5 vehicles, shortly before it came under attack today in the town of #Palmyra (central desert). This is an area the US visited for the very first time during a reconnaissance mission amid ongoing operations against #ISIS. According to local reports, 2 Government fighters were wounded, along with up to 4 US soldiers. The US has not yet commented on the incident.

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Explosion struck a cafe in downtown #Damascus, near the Palace of Justice.

Explosion struck a cafe in downtown #Damascus, near the Palace of Justice.

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For unspecified reasons, the #DeirEzzor military bridge couldn't be reinstalled over the Euphrates after it was swept away by the flooding using the available equipment. That's why, for the first time, Turkish Army has deployed military equipment to complete the installation of the floating bridge on the river. Work is expected to be completed soon.

For unspecified reasons, the #DeirEzzor military bridge couldn't be reinstalled over the Euphrates after it was swept away by the flooding using the available equipment. That's why, for the first time, Turkish Army has deployed military equipment to complete the installation of the floating bridge on the river. Work is expected to be completed soon.

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#Syria: last night, 2 men were stopped at a checkpoint near Jaramana district (#Damascus). One of them opened fire on Security personnel and attempted to throw several grenades. One of the grenades detonated as he was throwing it, killing him. The man - bearing a Christian name - was wanted on charges of murder and drug trafficking. The second man was reportedly arrested. 3 members of the checkpoint were wounded by shrapnel.

#Syria: last night, 2 men were stopped at a checkpoint near Jaramana district (#Damascus). One of them opened fire on Security personnel and attempted to throw several grenades. One of the grenades detonated as he was throwing it, killing him. The man - bearing a Christian name - was wanted on charges of murder and drug trafficking. The second man was reportedly arrested. 3 members of the checkpoint were wounded by shrapnel.

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#Syria: the #Euphrates river has reached levels unseen in a long time. Heavy rains in Turkey and N. Syria, which prompted water releases from dams, significantly increased the river's flow, threatening temporary bridge structures.

#Syria: the #Euphrates river has reached levels unseen in a long time. Heavy rains in Turkey and N. Syria, which prompted water releases from dams, significantly increased the river's flow, threatening temporary bridge structures.

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#Syria: tensions tonight in #Damascus as 100s of people protesting against Regime remnants are trying to enter the Alawite-majority district of Mazzeh 86. Sporadic gunfire can be heard.

#Syria: tensions tonight in #Damascus as 100s of people protesting against Regime remnants are trying to enter the Alawite-majority district of Mazzeh 86. Sporadic gunfire can be heard.

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#Syria: for the first time in 14 years, a collective Christian prayer was held in Kinsabba (N. #Latakia). The event took place during a visit by the Archbishop of Latakia and was marked by celebrations from residents returning to Kinsabba and nearby areas. A strategic location, Kinsabba was for years on the front between Rebels & Regime, changing hands several times during the war & sustaining severe damage.

#Syria: for the first time in 14 years, a collective Christian prayer was held in Kinsabba (N. #Latakia). The event took place during a visit by the Archbishop of Latakia and was marked by celebrations from residents returning to Kinsabba and nearby areas. A strategic location, Kinsabba was for years on the front between Rebels & Regime, changing hands several times during the war & sustaining severe damage.

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Before and after. 2 close Hezbollah friends fighting for Assad in #Syria. First was killed in October 2023. Second was slain this week.

Before and after. 2 close Hezbollah friends fighting for Assad in #Syria. First was killed in October 2023. Second was slain this week.

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#Syria: they waited for this day for 13 long years. Residents of Tadamon district are taking to the streets to celebrate the arrest of Amjad Youssef and to honor the nearly 300 victims (Syrians and Palestinians) of the massacre.

#Syria: they waited for this day for 13 long years. Residents of Tadamon district are taking to the streets to celebrate the arrest of Amjad Youssef and to honor the nearly 300 victims (Syrians and Palestinians) of the massacre.

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#Syria: video showing an Israeli warplane flying over the W. #Daraa countryside and dropping flares. A number of Israeli artillery strikes, across the border, are currently underway.

#Syria: video showing an Israeli warplane flying over the W. #Daraa countryside and dropping flares. A number of Israeli artillery strikes, across the border, are currently underway.

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#Syria: Ummayad Square in #Damascus probably like never before, after a sea of people gathered today for the festivities of the Liberation Day.

#Syria: Ummayad Square in #Damascus probably like never before, after a sea of people gathered today for the festivities of the Liberation Day.

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#Syria: protests against former Regime members continued in various areas today. Multiple attacks were also carried out in areas such as Kafr Aweid (multiple casualties) & Al-Tal (no casualties).

#Syria: protests against former Regime members continued in various areas today. Multiple attacks were also carried out in areas such as Kafr Aweid (multiple casualties) & Al-Tal (no casualties).

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#Syria: Maaret Numan - totally emptied by the Russian-led offensive in 2019 - is bustling tonight for Eid Adha.

#Syria: Maaret Numan - totally emptied by the Russian-led offensive in 2019 - is bustling tonight for Eid Adha.

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The very first moments of freedom after 3 prisoners escaped from #Suwayda earlier this month. The escape was facilitated by the complicity of members of Hijri's National Guard.

The very first moments of freedom after 3 prisoners escaped from #Suwayda earlier this month. The escape was facilitated by the complicity of members of Hijri's National Guard.

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#Syria: "forget your children (being tortured). If you want children, make more" - #Daraa Political Security chief (2011). 15 years later: same man, just before the start of his public trial 👇

#Syria: "forget your children (being tortured). If you want children, make more" - #Daraa Political Security chief (2011). 15 years later: same man, just before the start of his public trial 👇

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#Syria: tensions are rising again in the Yarmouk Basin (W. #Daraa) amid the Israeli occupation. This afternoon, an Israeli drone dropped 2 bomblets/grenades on a blocked road near Abidin - incident was caught live. Since last month's incident in Abidin, residents have been regularly blocking roads with stones in an attempt to prevent Israeli troops from moving in the area or carrying out raids.

#Syria: tensions are rising again in the Yarmouk Basin (W. #Daraa) amid the Israeli occupation. This afternoon, an Israeli drone dropped 2 bomblets/grenades on a blocked road near Abidin - incident was caught live. Since last month's incident in Abidin, residents have been regularly blocking roads with stones in an attempt to prevent Israeli troops from moving in the area or carrying out raids.

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Syrian authorities only informed Iraq after their investigation concluded. The unprecedented seizure of Iranian weapons, incl. systems never seized before, took place on July 7 but was only disclosed today. According to the detained driver, employees at the Iraqi Waleed border crossing were complicit in allowing the shipment - destined for Hezbollah - to pass. Iraqi Prime Minister has now ordered an investigation.

Syrian authorities only informed Iraq after their investigation concluded. The unprecedented seizure of Iranian weapons, incl. systems never seized before, took place on July 7 but was only disclosed today. According to the detained driver, employees at the Iraqi Waleed border crossing were complicit in allowing the shipment - destined for Hezbollah - to pass. Iraqi Prime Minister has now ordered an investigation.

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#Syria: the improvised roadblocks - nothing more than simple stones - that "threaten" a far more technologically advanced enemy. Video shows the impact of the 2 grenades dropped by an Israeli drone earlier today near Abidin (W. #Daraa).

#Syria: the improvised roadblocks - nothing more than simple stones - that "threaten" a far more technologically advanced enemy. Video shows the impact of the 2 grenades dropped by an Israeli drone earlier today near Abidin (W. #Daraa).

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#Syria: Dreikish Summer Festival tonight (#Tartus province).

#Syria: Dreikish Summer Festival tonight (#Tartus province).

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Chain reaction in action: Russian jets bomb a site near the Turkish border. Turkey shoots down a Russian Su-24. Syrian Rebels kill one of the 2 Pilots during his parachute descent. Rebels ambush a rescue helicopter and kill a Russian Marine with a TOW missile (video). Result: 2 aircraft lost and 2 dead - incl. a Pilot. 🎥 November 24, 2015.

Chain reaction in action: Russian jets bomb a site near the Turkish border. Turkey shoots down a Russian Su-24. Syrian Rebels kill one of the 2 Pilots during his parachute descent. Rebels ambush a rescue helicopter and kill a Russian Marine with a TOW missile (video). Result: 2 aircraft lost and 2 dead - incl. a Pilot. 🎥 November 24, 2015.

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#Syria: at least 3 people were wounded during clashes between 2 families in Myassar district (#Aleppo). Security operation to arrest those involved is underway. This is the latest episode highlighting the scourge of weapons proliferation.

#Syria: at least 3 people were wounded during clashes between 2 families in Myassar district (#Aleppo). Security operation to arrest those involved is underway. This is the latest episode highlighting the scourge of weapons proliferation.

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#Syria: rare case of US weapon destroying a US-made vehicle during the war - with US forces on neither side. 🎥 17th November 2015.

#Syria: rare case of US weapon destroying a US-made vehicle during the war - with US forces on neither side. 🎥 17th November 2015.

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#Syria: another bridge, fully rebuilt, reopened. The downtown #Rastan bridge (N. #Homs), spanning the M5 Highway, was destroyed in 2012. Tonight marks its official inauguration. Restoration work last May:

#Syria: another bridge, fully rebuilt, reopened. The downtown #Rastan bridge (N. #Homs), spanning the M5 Highway, was destroyed in 2012. Tonight marks its official inauguration. Restoration work last May:

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#Syria: #DeirEzzor Airport will be the first airport to reopen after being fully rehabilitated following Assad's fall. A key gateway to the Eastern Region, it will host both domestic & international flights. It has already received a few official flights, but its official inauguration is scheduled for early August.

#Syria: #DeirEzzor Airport will be the first airport to reopen after being fully rehabilitated following Assad's fall. A key gateway to the Eastern Region, it will host both domestic & international flights. It has already received a few official flights, but its official inauguration is scheduled for early August.

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#Syria: barrel bomber (Mi-17) attempting to escape an inevitable fate. 🎥 February 11, 2020.

#Syria: barrel bomber (Mi-17) attempting to escape an inevitable fate. 🎥 February 11, 2020.

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#Syria: the Euphrates Dam, the country's largest reservoir, has reached water levels not seen since 1988. It is now at 97% of its capacity, after receiving 3 billion of m³ in recent weeks, thanks to the unusually heavy rainy season in Syria and Turkey. As a precautionary measure, water releases are being carried out & will reach ~800 m³ per second, which will raise the level of the Euphrates to heights unseen in decades. Authorities warned people days in advance not to swim or go too close to the river banks.

#Syria: the Euphrates Dam, the country's largest reservoir, has reached water levels not seen since 1988. It is now at 97% of its capacity, after receiving 3 billion of m³ in recent weeks, thanks to the unusually heavy rainy season in Syria and Turkey. As a precautionary measure, water releases are being carried out & will reach ~800 m³ per second, which will raise the level of the Euphrates to heights unseen in decades. Authorities warned people days in advance not to swim or go too close to the river banks.

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#Syria: Abu Dujana, former Uzbek military trainer who fought against pro-Assad forces, has now his own restaurant in #Idlib countryside (Fuah). The restaurant, which opened today, serves Uzbek and Russian dishes. He's part of a growing number of former foreign fighters who didn't join the Defense Ministry and instead opened their own businesses.

#Syria: Abu Dujana, former Uzbek military trainer who fought against pro-Assad forces, has now his own restaurant in #Idlib countryside (Fuah). The restaurant, which opened today, serves Uzbek and Russian dishes. He's part of a growing number of former foreign fighters who didn't join the Defense Ministry and instead opened their own businesses.

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Assad's cousin Wassim - a former warlord and drug kingpin - made his first public court appearance today. He was arrested one year ago after being lured from Lebanon, where he fled.

Assad's cousin Wassim - a former warlord and drug kingpin - made his first public court appearance today. He was arrested one year ago after being lured from Lebanon, where he fled.

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#Syria: facing uptick of pro-Regime attacks vs civilians in Greater #Idlib (15+ children killed & wounded yesterday in a school), Fateh Mubin Operation Room, gathering main Rebel groups, launched this morning "Deterrence of Aggression" op'. Focus is the W. #Aleppo countryside.

#Syria: facing uptick of pro-Regime attacks vs civilians in Greater #Idlib (15+ children killed & wounded yesterday in a school), Fateh Mubin Operation Room, gathering main Rebel groups, launched this morning "Deterrence of Aggression" op'. Focus is the W. #Aleppo countryside.

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A BMP is a sardine can once targeted by an anti-tank missile (#TOW) - Assad's troops tasted it more than once. 🎥 April 10, 2017.

A BMP is a sardine can once targeted by an anti-tank missile (#TOW) - Assad's troops tasted it more than once. 🎥 April 10, 2017.

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#Syria: this unusual debris, reportedly an unexploded missile, fell today in the Southern #Suwayda countryside.

#Syria: this unusual debris, reportedly an unexploded missile, fell today in the Southern #Suwayda countryside.

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A brutal lesson in cost-efficient warfare from #Syria: an IS weaponized commercial drone ignites tons of ammo in Deir Ezzor stadium. 🎥 October 24, 2017.

A brutal lesson in cost-efficient warfare from #Syria: an IS weaponized commercial drone ignites tons of ammo in Deir Ezzor stadium. 🎥 October 24, 2017.

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#Syria: the Security forces freed a Christian woman who was abducted 10 days ago in Old #Homs and arrested the kidnappers (who asked $40,000 of ransom).

#Syria: the Security forces freed a Christian woman who was abducted 10 days ago in Old #Homs and arrested the kidnappers (who asked $40,000 of ransom).

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While anti-Sharaa crowd keeps claiming that "Jolani is massacring Christians", the Vatican's ambassador to #Syria toured today Christian villages in W. #Idlib, amid the continued return of residents to the area. During the visit, the Vatican flag was raised with the Syrian flag at a local (Latin) Church in presence of Government officials. Few weeks ago, the first Christian collective prayer - in 14 years - was held in the nearby countryside of Latakia (see below).

While anti-Sharaa crowd keeps claiming that "Jolani is massacring Christians", the Vatican's ambassador to #Syria toured today Christian villages in W. #Idlib, amid the continued return of residents to the area. During the visit, the Vatican flag was raised with the Syrian flag at a local (Latin) Church in presence of Government officials. Few weeks ago, the first Christian collective prayer - in 14 years - was held in the nearby countryside of Latakia (see below).

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Tensions continue in S. #Syria amid recent surge in raids carried out by Israeli soldiers in Yarmuk Basin (W. #Daraa). Residents of 2 raided villages blocked a road with stones, prompting Israeli troops to fire warning shots.

Tensions continue in S. #Syria amid recent surge in raids carried out by Israeli soldiers in Yarmuk Basin (W. #Daraa). Residents of 2 raided villages blocked a road with stones, prompting Israeli troops to fire warning shots.

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